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The Monticello Buckaroo golf team finished fifth at the 1A state tournament. Team members include: (front row, left to right) Coach Nathan Chamberlain, Bryson Chamberlain, Matt Benson, Ben Stonebrink. Back row: Coach Terry Eardley, Tanner Eardley, Jens Brewer, Tobyn Esplin, Coach Ben Crane. Des Esplin photo
Track stars bring home many awards
Monticello’s Kaitlyn Clark and San Juan’s Ammon Mitchell both ended their storied high school track careers as hurdling champions at the state track and field championships at BYU May 18.
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Hundreds of school students from around the area participate in Farm Days. The 2013 event was held at Lyman Farms in Blanding. Staff photos
Farm Days: The planting and the harvest
Dairy Princess Patty Bird, of Cache Valley, UT, had always wanted to marry a farmer. Enter newly returned missionary Bruce Lyman, farmer extraordinaire.
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Arrest made in Monticello
A male juvenile from Monticello has been arrested as a suspect in a number of nighttime prowling incidents in Monticello over the past several months.
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A photographic composition by Brooke Pehrson for a grieving family. Courtesy photo
Local group serves those who lose a stillborn child
Wendy Crane gripped the phone, trying to understand what her sister-in-law was telling her. What did she mean when she said her baby would be born sleeping? The baby wasn’t due for almost another...
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Diplomas for more than 200 high school grads
Diplomas will be presented to more than 200 high school graduates in ceremonies set to take place at five high schools in San Juan County. The commencement services mark the end of another year in ...
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Woman killed in rock fall during camping trip
A 19-year-old woman was killed in San Juan County on May 7 when a rock she was sitting on broke away and fell.
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Members of the 2013 2A State Champion Softball Team from San Juan High School celebrate their win in the title game. Front: Lexus Latham, Brooke Lyman, L’Sha Eldredge, Coach Samantha Toomey. Middle: Coach Craig Swenson, Brittany Macdonald, Jessica Swenson, Kellie Palmer, Nataiah Swenson, Jade Palmer, Presley Mainord, Liz Meyer, Leilani Begay. Back: Coach Mike Bowers, Coach Bruce Royer, Mollie Macdonald, Emilee Royer, Coach Monty Lee, Tatiana Su’eSu’e, Justin Hutchins, Bailey Bowring, Heidi Hiatt, Coach Ron Kirk. CallieJo Christensen photo
Lady Broncos claim third softball title
The San Juan Lady Broncos homered their way to their third state softball championship last Saturday with a dramatic 6-5 win over the Enterprise Wolves.
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The 624th Engineer Company helps rebuild Forward Operating Base Zormat in Afghanistan. The Company recently returned from an eleven-month deployment. Courtesy photo
Engineers return from Afghanistan
(On April 25, the 624th Engineer Company Utah National Guard Unit returned from an eleven month deployment to Afghanistan, bringing back a number of San Juan County natives, including the Carr brot...
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Goal to reduce water use 25 percent
A 25 percent reduction in water use is the goal as local municipalities attempt to deal with a prolonged drought in San Juan County.
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Local National Guard members Montana, Ivan, and David Carr are reunited after an 11-month deployment in Afghanistan. Read their harrowing story beginning on page one. Courtesy photo
Guard unit returns from Afghanistan
On April 25, the 624th Engineer Company Utah National Guard Unit returned from an eleven month deployment to Afghanistan, bringing back at least five San Juan County natives: Jesse Barton, Derrick ...
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